Schlegel began his college career at the United States Air Force Academy but transferred to Ohio State University after his sophomore season. While at the Academy, Schlegel served as the team's co-captain, earning all-conference honors. During his 2004 season, he was ranked third in the Ohio State defense with 84 tackles and in 2005 he was ranked second with 82 tackles.

In 2011, he was hired by his alma mater, Ohio State, as an assistant strength and conditioning coach.[5] On September 27, 2014, he received media attention for body slamming a fan who ran onto the field. [6]